Your car's battery is a very important component. If the battery fails, then your car won't start and none of the electrical components will work. Since your battery can fail without warning, it's important to test it periodically We here at Permian Toyota in Hobbs, NM offer these tips.
The best and easiest way to test your battery is with a device called a multimeter. This device, which you can buy at an auto store, attaches to your battery to test its charge. Your battery should show a voltage of at least 12.6. If it measures lower than that, you might have a bad battery.
If you don't have access to a multimeter, you can do a quick check of your battery by starting your car and turning on the headlights. If they appear to dim, then you might have a battery that needs to be replaced.
